The names of some famous persons by the name Curtis (or its variants) are:

Curtis Mayfield, born on 3 June, a famous singer. Curtis Mayfield's background: This US soul legend was born in Chicago. He had his first hit, 'For Your Precious Love', when he was 16, and joined the group the Impressions, playing guitar for them for 12 years. As well as many songs, including 'Move On Up', he wrote the soundtrack for Superfly (1972).

Curtis LeMay, born on 15 November, a famous military. Curtis LeMay's background: A general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of independent candidate George C. Wallace in 1968.

Kurt Vonnegut, born on 17 November, a famous author. Kurt Vonnegut's background: This US writer was born in Indianapolis, Indiana into a German immigrant family. His best-known book, Slaughterhouse Five (1969), is based on his experiences in the US army during the Second World War when he was imprisoned in a slaughterhouse in Dresden.